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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504,250.08, 695,865.22 and 274,807.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504,250.08, 695,865.22 and 274,807.42 is: 379,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504,250.08 : 695,865.22 = 274,807.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504,250.08/695,865.22 = 274,807.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504,250.08x = 695,865.22 × 274,807.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504,250.08x = 191,228,925,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,228,925,775.93/504,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,234.30

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